Inclement Weather Policy
The decision to close the university because of adverse weather conditions will be made by the UNO chancellor or his or her designee. Should an inclement weather situation arise during the workday, this decision will be made in consultation with a Weather Emergency Committee to be established by the chancellor. This committee shall have representatives from Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications, Facilities Management and Planning, the Senior Vice Chancellor’s Office for Academic and Student Affairs, Student Services/Registrar’s Office, Human Resources, and others as input is required. In the event the university closes due to inclement weather, Campus Recreation and the H&K Building will be closed. Visit the UNO Emergency Site for more information and to sign up to receive alerts via text message.
Policy U-1
Authorized Users of the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center may be used for recreational purposes by any currently enrolled UNO student who has paid appropriate UPF Fees or a person who is a holder of a properly validated Campus Recreation membership card. Enrolled students who are taking only online classes will need to pay for membership. The person must present a valid I.D. card or have their hand biometrically scanned upon entering the building. Any person not having proper I.D. or refuses the Campus Recreation & Wellness App will be denied recreational access to the building. Any UNO student ID or Campus Recreation membership cards not belonging to the holder of the card will be confiscated. Violations of card policy by the members may incur consequences and disciplinary actions which may include suspension of their privileges to the Wellness Center and its programs.
- A student, faculty/staff who have a valid membership may sponsor up to two adult individuals for membership.
- All current employees of University of Nebraska Omaha (who are non-members of the facility) may access the Wellness Center by paying the daily guest fee per visit.
- A student, faculty, or staff of UNMC may purchase a
- A student taking off campus classes or online classes for credit may purchase a Campus Recreation membership for the same rate charged for a UNO student.
- A member of the UNO Alumni Association may purchase a Alumni, in the first year after graduation, may purchase a membership at a reduced rate. Alumni may also purchase a card for their plus one.
- A Regent of the University of Nebraska, and retired UNO faculty or staff may purchase a membership.
- A UNO student enrolled during the previous spring semester or the upcoming fall semester, but not during the summer session, may purchase a membership for the summer.
- A UNL or UNK student enrolled at his/her institution may purchase a membership for use of the Wellness Center at UNO. The fee for the purchase of membership is the current student rates. Holiday, break, and summer passes are also available to students from other institutions with proof of enrollment.
Policy U-2
Use of H&K Building by Youth
UNO students and Campus Recreation members may sponsor their own dependents and up to two additional guests per cardholder.
- Children are permitted to come to the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center during all hours of operation.
- Children Ages 6-18 are required to pay to enter the facility. An Adult with a membership or day pass can purchase a day pass or membership for the child. (Membership Rates vary based on age)
- Day Pass Rates for those 6 years or older are $10
- Children 0-15 must enter the facility with an adult, and they must be present at all times during their visit.
- Children 0-15 are not permitted to use weight or cardio equipment, spa, steam room, or dry sauna while in the facility.
- Children 0-15 are not permitted to sign into the building with the Campus Recreation & Wellness App.
- Children under the age of 16 may not be left unattended in the hallways, weight rooms, jogging tracks, pool, activity courts, climbing wall, multiple-purpose rooms, locker rooms, or Atrium.
- A child 16 years of age or older may participate in activities in a different part of the building than their accompanying adult, but they must remain in the building.
- Please see Assistant Director of Guest Services and Facilities for any special circumstances.
Policy U-3
Adult Guest Policy
A current UNO student or Campus Recreation member may sponsor up to two (2) guests per visit to the Wellness Center during regular building hours. An adult guest may be sponsored at any time.
- The sponsor must sign in the guest(s).
- An adult guest must be 19 years of age and
- A fee of $10 per day is charged for each
- The sponsors assume responsibility for the guest while at Wellness If any incidents occur involving the guest, the Wellness Center member may incur consequences.
- The sponsor must be in the building with the guest(s) at all
- All guests must present a photo ID that displays a Date of
- Guests not sponsored by a parent or guardian will be requested to present a valid school
Policy U-4
Spectators
Spectators are allowed to enter the facility free of charge to observe participants in scheduled/fee based/non-academic instructional programs. Each spectator must sign in at the reception desk and be accompanied by a participant.
- A spectator may not participate in any activity during his/her
- A child may be a spectator only if accompanied by a non-participating adult and supervised by the adult throughout the visit.
- Each spectator must sign in at the reception
- The member is responsible for the actions of the spectator/guest(s).
- The member must be in the building with the spectator/guest(s) at all
Policy U-5
Priority of use of the Wellness Center Facilities
Priority use of the H&K Building will be as follows:
- School of H&K classes
- Other UNO credit classes
- Campus Recreation/Wellness Center programs
- Other UNO sponsored programs
- Activities by agencies outside of UNO approved by the Director of Campus Recreation or the Assistant Director of Guest Services and Facilities.
Policy U-6
Wellness Center Building Rules
The following rules will be enforced within the Wellness Center for the safety and enjoyment of all members:
- All promotional material from campus organizations outside of the School of H&K must be approved before it can be posted in the Wellness Center
- Campus Recreation retains the right to limit the number, location, and duration of the
- Lockers are available for use by all Campus Recreation members for a rental
- Long-term use lockers, including towel service, are available for a fee to all UNO students and Campus Recreation members. A security deposit is
- Lost articles may be turned in to the reception Campus Recreation is not responsible for any personal items lost, stolen or unattended and or unsecured in the building.
- A member displaying inappropriate or offensive behavior or language may be asked to leave the
- Only non-marking athletic shoes are allowed on wood floors and in the multi-purpose No sandals, open toed shoes, or boots allowed in any activity area.
- No taping or marking of the floors without prior approval from the Campus Recreation Associate
- No spitting on floors, walls, water fountains, restrooms, sinks, spittoons are located either in the court area or adjacent to the activity area.
- Animals are not permitted in the facility, except certified service
- Rollerblades/skates are only allowed in the MAC court and long/skateboards are prohibited from use in the remaining areas of the building.
- Bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles are prohibited from being brought into the With the exception if used for a research project.
- Campus Recreation follows University guidelines and the Student Code of Conduct regarding drug and alcohol use.
- Shoes must be worn in all activity areas and common areas (hallways, atrium ) unless specifically allowed by activity (ex. yoga, pool) or required by an academic course. See Wellness Center Staff for any other exceptions to the general rule.
Policy U-8
Refund Policy
Refunds under the amount of fifty ($50) dollars will be handled by a cash refund voucher. Refunds over one hundred ($100) dollars will be processed on a warrant request. Campus Recreation may provide a partial refund for an activity card returned within four weeks of the date of sale. Campus Recreation may provide a partial refund for a cancellation from its non-credit instructional programs if the cancellation is within four weeks following the start of the program. Refund amounts may be as follows:
- 100% refund 1st week
- 75% refund 2nd week
- 50% refund 3rd week
- 25% refund 4th week
- 0% refund 5th and subsequent week
- A full 100% refund will be given for any program canceled by Campus
Policy U-9
Sports Club Participation
Participation in Sport Clubs sponsored by Campus Recreation is open to any currently enrolled UNO student, faculty, and staff who pay UPF fees or current Campus Recreation member. Students who are only taking on-line classes must purchase a membership to participate.
Policy U-9
Use of Aquatic Center by Outside Agencies
Use of the aquatic center by outside agencies will be considered on an individual basis once a request is presented to the Assistant Director of Aquatics in writing. When at all possible, open recreation hours, even shortened, will be maintained.